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The Bone Sword
by
Walter Rhein
Deserter on the run Malik emerges from the swamps of Plaiden seeking only shelter, food, and the time necessary to take the chill from his bones. But after a barroom brawl lands him in trouble with the local authorities, he flees to the mountains with two orphaned children who have the power to heal. Pursued by the vicious Father Ivory and his Nightshades, Malik and his ch...more
Paperback, 230 pages
Published
November 1st 2010
by Rhemalda Publishing
(first published October 21st 2010)
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The Bone Sword is a intense and fun ride through a cleverly crafted fantasy world. You can't help but root for Malik at every turn. I recommend buying Walter Rhein's The Bone Sword for anyone who wants to have an action-packed adventure.
That is a tough debut novel with a lot of action and thoughtful passages.
I would have given 4.5 stars but that is not possible.
Read my full review over at Edi's Book Lighthouse.
I would have given 4.5 stars but that is not possible.
Read my full review over at Edi's Book Lighthouse.
I could not put it down once I started reading it. At a fit and trim 236 pages, you are introduced to the characters and the story line quickly and without bloated blather. There are no unnecessary words here, no long winded passages, it is a very economical book. Right away I was drawn to the main characters, well two of them. The other one I was mentally cheering for him to be murdered with extreme prejudice. Whether or not my wishes were granted… well you just have to read the book. I will t...more
Malik is traveling alone and he has a fever and its raining, He goes into a tavern to get somthing hot and warm up. A bully tries to bully him and tells him he has kneel down to him because he is cousin to the Earl who rules from the castle. malik cuts his throat and leaves. he hears dogs are hunting him down. He feels bad bud he traps and kills the dog.
on a small farm lives a man who is dying and his twins are with him. the doctor has called father Ivory to take care of dead. Jasmine has the gi...more
on a small farm lives a man who is dying and his twins are with him. the doctor has called father Ivory to take care of dead. Jasmine has the gi...more
The Bone Sword tells the story of Malik, a sort of rogue guardsman/mercenary whose been on the run for far too long. He's resigned to the fact that he's a killer, until he meets a pair of blond siblings, Noah and Jasmine, under rather strange circumstances. Jasmine is a healer, but beyond healing Malik's ravaged body she heals his spirit, and gives him something to live for.
When we first meet Malik, member of the Camden Guard and bearer of a bone sword, he seems like an old, battle-hardened sold...more
The Bone Sword is a fun, action-packed adventure that follows a tough-as-nails warrior named Malik and a brother and sister team who are on the run from the evil Father Ivory. When I say evil, I mean torturing and lopping off hands and heads evil. A word of caution, this isn’t a story for the squeamish. The sister, Jasmine, has the ability to heal people which, as you can imagine, is blasphemy to self-proclaimed religious types such as Father Ivory.
If, when reading a book, the number one goal is...more
The Bone sword is the story of Malik a powerful warrior on the run from the Camden Guard, an infamous band of high level warriors. Upon his travel Malik meets up with two teenagers, which possess special powers who are also on the run. Pursued by the same evil Malik and his new companions set about overthrowing the establishment and bringing freedom back to the people.
In this day and age it is surprisingly difficult to find an action-fantasy so I was very glad when I found this book. The story...more
In this day and age it is surprisingly difficult to find an action-fantasy so I was very glad when I found this book. The story...more
The Bone Sword is a straightforward fantasy novel, which was at times predictable but was nonetheless a very enjoyable read. Considering the length of the book, which is only 232 pages, and the amount of information the author had to squeeze in, the story was fast-paced but very-well written.
I found Malik’s background the most intriguing and would actually have liked to have the Camden Guardsmen’s’ play a bigger part in the story, seeing as they seem to have a reputation for being great fighter...more
I found Malik’s background the most intriguing and would actually have liked to have the Camden Guardsmen’s’ play a bigger part in the story, seeing as they seem to have a reputation for being great fighter...more
I won this one from a Goodreads giveaway. :D ...good story, well-written. If you like Japanese samurai type movies, you'll probably like this story. A lone warrior challenges an evil empire to protect two orphans; can you beat a plot like that? Non-stop action throughout the book.
This is a fantasy novel of two depths. On the surface it is a well crafted and straightforward adventure tale utilising oppression as its theme. The perpetrators? One delightfully petulant Earl, and a deliciously malevolent priest. Add in two idealistic youngsters – one with healing powers – and a rather confused swordsman with a complicated past, and you have a great read, a fast moving page turner.
Yet look a bit deeper and you’ll find subtle insights into the characters’ minds and morality wh...more
Yet look a bit deeper and you’ll find subtle insights into the characters’ minds and morality wh...more
What a fantastically imagined book that was! I can't even begin to express my amazement at Rhein's fabulous world and character building. This book is so action packed, so entertaining and fun to read, you will be BLOWN AWAY.
Malik is one of the most likable characters I have ever met in literature. Intriguing, strong, brave, totally bad-ass - he's just the kind of hero you want to see in a clear-cut fantasy adventures!
The plot line itself isn't overly complex, but it also doesn't aspire to be...more
Malik is one of the most likable characters I have ever met in literature. Intriguing, strong, brave, totally bad-ass - he's just the kind of hero you want to see in a clear-cut fantasy adventures!
The plot line itself isn't overly complex, but it also doesn't aspire to be...more
"The Bone Sword" is an exciting, action-packed book by Walter Rhein. Malik, a weakened warrior, stumbles into a barroom one night looking for warmth and rest. Instead, he finds himself in a fight against nobility, spirituality, and ultimately his own inner demons. After his skirmish with a cousin of the Earl, Malik crosses paths with twin brother and sister that hold the magical power to health the sick and wounded.
This book takes place in a medieval fantasy world, but unlike many stories taking...more
This book takes place in a medieval fantasy world, but unlike many stories taking...more
Book Review: The Bone Sword by Walter Rhein—3 stars
Disclaimer: I received a free e-copy of this book for the review.
Warning: There are spoilers and hints of spoilers in this review.
Bone Sword is a fantasy novel focusing on two children and a swordsman. The swordsman, named Malik, is something of an antihero who is on the run from his powerful mentor in an elite guard. Malik manages to also anger the local nobility and church leadership as he tries to find a place where he can sell his skills wi...more
Disclaimer: I received a free e-copy of this book for the review.
Warning: There are spoilers and hints of spoilers in this review.
Bone Sword is a fantasy novel focusing on two children and a swordsman. The swordsman, named Malik, is something of an antihero who is on the run from his powerful mentor in an elite guard. Malik manages to also anger the local nobility and church leadership as he tries to find a place where he can sell his skills wi...more
Woot!!!!!!! I just won this book on Goodreads Giveaways! I can't wait to read it! Thank you for the opportunity to win great books!! <3
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Someone once told me that it is a bad idea to read books from bad authors because it will negatively affect the way you write. When you pick up Walter Rhein's book "The Bone Sword" ... that is not something you have to worry about. From beginning to end, "The Bone Sword" is well written. Rhein wields metaphors brilliantly and demonstrates his mastery of the craft. He sprinkles his action with gore that I never felt was overdone and he unfolds a story about a solitary warrior named Malik. This is...more
The Bone Sword, a novel by Walter Rhein, published by Rhemalda Publishing
I cannot recall the last time I was happier to be finished a book. The Bone Sword was donated to the monthly pool of titles which are handed out to Goodreads subscribers and as such I felt it my duty to give the book a fair read and an honest assessment afterwards. What I will not do is nit-pick at the author. Writing is challenging enough without also having to deal with often nasty critiques from readers of questionable s...more
I cannot recall the last time I was happier to be finished a book. The Bone Sword was donated to the monthly pool of titles which are handed out to Goodreads subscribers and as such I felt it my duty to give the book a fair read and an honest assessment afterwards. What I will not do is nit-pick at the author. Writing is challenging enough without also having to deal with often nasty critiques from readers of questionable s...more
Miscony is a dark world.
With murder-crazy dictators like Father Ivory and the Earl controlling the Nightshades, a scary force of soldiers, Miscony really can't be any other way. It's a world where a loving family gets punished simply because one of the children have a 'demonic ability' to heal and refused to just watch their father die, a world that does not seek compromise unless by force.
Malik is, in a sense, Miscony personified. Right from the start, he's terribly ill, a loner with dark sec...more
With murder-crazy dictators like Father Ivory and the Earl controlling the Nightshades, a scary force of soldiers, Miscony really can't be any other way. It's a world where a loving family gets punished simply because one of the children have a 'demonic ability' to heal and refused to just watch their father die, a world that does not seek compromise unless by force.
Malik is, in a sense, Miscony personified. Right from the start, he's terribly ill, a loner with dark sec...more
I read The Bone Sword by Walter Rhein as a favor to the man and found it to overall be a pleasant experience. The book is a rollicking, fast-paced adventure with pretty interesting characters, a familiar yet intriguing world and some nice fantastical elements.
The good elements of this book included a back story that was revealed at a solid pace, action scenes that really get into the battles, speedy pacing and prose that is generally well-crafted and that at times flows with real magic.
A few i...more
The good elements of this book included a back story that was revealed at a solid pace, action scenes that really get into the battles, speedy pacing and prose that is generally well-crafted and that at times flows with real magic.
A few i...more
I want to be honest:
The book was not that bad, but related to some others it can not keep up.
I was always able to feel myself into all of the characters and the story had some really nice ideas. The story of Malik, the protagonist, and its time at the Camden Guard is brilliant, but its that kind of story I would have liked to read all the time. Why are the interesting fighting scenes always that short? The main fight... *poff... over without any highlights.
Why are there so many dumb clichés?
Why...more
The book was not that bad, but related to some others it can not keep up.
I was always able to feel myself into all of the characters and the story had some really nice ideas. The story of Malik, the protagonist, and its time at the Camden Guard is brilliant, but its that kind of story I would have liked to read all the time. Why are the interesting fighting scenes always that short? The main fight... *poff... over without any highlights.
Why are there so many dumb clichés?
Why...more
I won this on goodreads and I found this book to be a fairly fast read. It's a fantasy set during the medieval times with castles, an evil Earl, a strong warrior who possess "The Bone Sword", and a girl who holds the power to heal, and many other unique characters. My personal favorite was "Malik", but that might be obvious for those having read the book. The only complaint I have is that I found there were too many fighting scenes. Now, I do enjoy the medieval era, and I know it comes with swor...more
I would not recommend this book to anyone. Within the first chapter the protagonist commits cold blooded murder because he's being bullied. Not a hero i want to read about, thanks. I admit that as far as the protagonist could tell the guy was a slime ball, but I believe 1) the punishment should fit the crime (of which crime the protagonist had no proof other than his own speculation), and 2) honor! Is it at all honorable to kill a man in cold blood? There are MUCH better ways to propel a plot th...more
Malik one of the Elite Camden Gaurds. Tained swordsman, trained suriver, trained to handle an situation untill he finds hiself in a country he knows nothing of. Charged with murder and fated to die by burning at the stake. Fate intervines putting him in the same hold as Noah and his twin sister Jasmine. Newly orphaned and charged with witchery they too must burn at the stake. Fleeing with his new charges proves easy, but when an Earl gone mad sends a man of the cloth to retrieve the trio things...more
I hated this book. The writing was atrocious. The main character was repulsive and extremely prejudice against everyone he met. He thought he was better than everyone else and had no morals. I couldn't even finish the book because I disliked it so much.
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I wasn’t a huge fan of this book. It’s a pleasant enough story; I just didn’t get sucked into like I usually do with a good book. It might be geared more to a younger reader than me might be the problem. I felt like I never really got to know the characters, nor particularly care about them. I thought it could have used more detail to “flesh out” the story.
Apr 15, 2011
Manny
marked it as to-read
I won a free copy of this book from Goodreads. I can't wait to receive and read it. Thank you.
May 03, 2011
Tara
marked it as to-read
I won this book on goodreads and will review it soon!
I couldn't get into it.
The cover did not due the book justice, but we all know not to judge a book by it's cover!
The story started quickly and let a fast pace all throughout. It was pretty violent in some areas, but could be seen as realistic for the time.
I love stories of a strong warrior defending the innocent and having "tag-a-longs" who can hinder him at times. This made for a great storyline.
I would recommend this book for anyone who likes medieval stories with a strong female.
This was a Goodreads ARC Giveaway.
The story started quickly and let a fast pace all throughout. It was pretty violent in some areas, but could be seen as realistic for the time.
I love stories of a strong warrior defending the innocent and having "tag-a-longs" who can hinder him at times. This made for a great storyline.
I would recommend this book for anyone who likes medieval stories with a strong female.
This was a Goodreads ARC Giveaway.
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Walter Rhein was born in northern Wisconsin. After earning a degree in English literature, he began traveling and teaching English in various parts of the world. He currently splits his time between South America and Wisconsin and may be contacted at: walterrhein@gmail.com. Be sure to check out his blog at www.swordreaver.com.
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